overtime
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It was a lot to take in - but the maximalism hid a sweet message about working overtime to pull his parents out of poverty.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Others said they had been able to pay off medical bills, feel less pressure to work long overtime hours and overall had gained more firm financial footing in recent months.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The force said the money had already helped fund an additional 1,000 officer shifts per week, largely through overtime and redeployment.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Days later, his younger brother Jack delivered an overtime goal of his own against Canada to clinch gold.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
“July First, the Kalends of July, sacred to Juno. That’s when Mother wants to destroy those stupid demigods and really rub it in Juno’s face. Besides, I’m not paying overtime for those gladiator ghosts!”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing overtime
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Introductory
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Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - Middle School
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